Best tent recommendations on Reddit
118 reviews from r/CampingGear, r/BSA, r/camping and 16 more subreddits
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#1
Big Agnes
4.1
(14)
"I'm a big fan of our Big Agnes Bunkhouse 4."
"I have the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 which fits me and my golden retriever."
"It's my 'glamping' backpacking tent."
"I have a Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 2 tent that I use for car camping, it's got a huge 'front porch' area that’s good for shade and sitting out rainy days."
"I switched up to a Tiger Wall 2 and it’s a hella lot of tent for 1.2kg."
"No complaints using it car camping and backpacking so far."
"It's been amazingly sturdy for how light it is."
"Big Agnes copper spur."
"If you are backpacking you want to go as light as possible. The Big Agnes Copper Spur is the most mainstream ultralight tent."
"I have the Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2. Super lightweight and was a breeze at Philmont."
#2
Tarptent
4.4
(10)
"Dipole 1 DW is another great option."
"I cannot be happier. It takes two minutes to set up in the free standing mode."
"Love the Moment."
"I’ve been rocking my tarptent for 16 years now."
"Some of Tarptents offerings are well suited to UK conditions."
"Some of Tarptents offerings are well suited to UK conditions."
"Some of Tarptents offerings are well suited to UK conditions."
"Some of Tarptents offerings are well suited to UK conditions."
"Maybe a double vestibule shelter would be what you’re searching for."
"Tarptent Rainbow or Double Rainbow depending on how confident you are on your dogs fitting in a space fit for a small sleeping pad."
#3
Gazelle
4.8
(9)
"I looove my gazelle t4, if you have the room for it."
"A Gazelle is totally worth it!"
"You can set-up and take down a gazelle t3 with 1 hand and in less than 2 minutes."
"Sounds like a Gazelle T4 would be ideal!"
"My husband is 6’5” and he can stand straight up."
"I love my gazelle T4 tent. It’s a 90 second set up and works well for my needs."
"Gazelle T3x. It’s a hub style quick deploy tent."
"Gazelle t4+ or t8. Both are the same size but the t4+ allows half of the tent to be turned into a sunroom if desired."
"I've found the gazelle T4 to be an excellent higher roof 4 person tent."
#4
REI
4.3
(10)
"Plenty of square footage and room for a double height air mattress."
"Love my Rei trailhut 2. It’s perfect for me and my stuff."
"I have an REI Half Dome 2+ and I love it."
"We have been Very Impressed with its ability to withstand wind & rain."
"Best bang for the buck."
"I like the REI Passage 2."
"My husband frequents REI. He suggested the Trailhut 2."
"REI Trail Hut 2 is solid, good two man option."
"I use the REI Half Dome 2 when I camp alone with the troop. It's roomy, easy to setup and not too heavy."
"REI has the Klymit 3 person Canyon in clearance right now. Very easy to set up and pack away."
#5
Nemo
3.9
(11)
"I love my nemo dragonfly. I'm 196cm and am more than comfortable with the two person."
"I started with the Nemo Dagger OSMO as my first purchase."
"Nemo dagger."
"I can set it up in a couple of minutes."
"It's super lightweight."
"Nemo Aurora 2 is $210 ($90 off) at REI right now."
"Another mainstream ultralight is the Nemo Osmo."
"For 2 person, they have the NEMO Aurora also at a good price."
"Nemo makes nice freestanding light tents."
"The Big Agnes Bunk House 8p or Nemo Wagontop 8p could also work."
#6
MSR
4.7
(7)
"I have a MSR Habitude 6. It's been great so far, durable, easy set up."
"Fantastic for our trip."
"I've used it a ton and it's held up really well."
"MSR make amazing tents, has been through the elements and never failed me."
"We have a msr hubba hubba and it has been great."
"If you want a little more room."
"I like the Big Agnes copper spur and the msr hubba hubba for 3 season tents."
#7
Coleman
4.3
(7)
"I’d recommend a Coleman Hampton."
"Has held up to a massive rainstorm in the Redwoods."
"I would get a Coleman Sundome 3 person."
"Coleman 4 man darkroom Sundome or Skydome."
"I've used it in temperatures down into the 20's with light snow."
"Coleman tents are the gold standard of cheap-but-work."
"Easy to put up as has colour coded poles."
#8
Marmot
4.3
(7)
"I have used the Marmot 2 man for 5 years now w/o problems and love it."
"I bought myself a Marmot 4 person tent on clearance a while back and absolutely love it."
"You might want to check out the Marmot Halo 6."
"When my wife and I camp with the dog we use the Marmot Limelight 3."
"Marmot Linestone 8p 2022 model can be had for $447 right now on clearance at EnWild."
"Marmot Limelight, Tungsten."
"Marmot Halo 4p."
#9
North Face
4.2
(6)
"I love TNF Wawona 6."
"Best tent ive owned."
"Cheap good quality and enough room for what you need."
"A classic Basecamp tent might be a better option."
"I like the Northface Stormbreak 2 and 3 person tents."
"The 4 is kinda small but it is cheaper"
#10
Durston
5.0
(5)
"Durston x mid pro 1 is the best 1p tent."
"I have the durston x mid solid and love it."
"I have a Durston X-mid pro 2 and it’s plenty of room for myself."
"It works great and I love not having a mess of tent poles to contend with."
"Best tent you will ever own."
#11
Hilleberg
4.6
(5)
"If you are free from budget, I recommend Hilleberg, Big Agnes and recently Nortent."
"Hilleberg."
"They're the best tents I've ever owned."
"Soulo is the general recommendation if you want something bombproof."
"Not quite ultra lite, but I (195cm) use a hilleburg akto (1.5kg)."
#12
Kelty
4.4
(5)
"Kelty Gunnison 2 man. Love it."
"With the rain fly on, mine has withstood heavy rains."
"I’ve got a 2-man kelty late start for this years ride."
"Both look new despite extensive use at high elevation."
"I have a Kelty Late Start 2. It's lightweight and cheap."
#13
Naturehike
4.2
(5)
"Comfortable for 2 a palace for 1."
"Is a bit higher quality and is relatively light enough to take backpacking."
"I can recommend the Naturehike Cloud Peak 2, if you're camping solo its spot on for you and your gear."
"Lifetime warranty and good QC."
"Naturehike Mongar."
#14
X-Mid
4.7
(3)
"I'd suggest an X-Mid 2."
"Nothing beats my X-Mid 1P."
"Xmid 2 is great - Fits me, my 40lb dog, and my 200lb husband just fine."
#15
Eureka
4.7
(3)
"Survived nasty rain for entire days."
"I did 32 years as a leader in a Eureka Timberline 4 tent."
"Is a classic within your budget."
#16
ALPS Mountaineering
4.7
(3)
"Easy to set up by myself and is 72” tall."
"I have settled on the Alps Mountaineering Lynx 2-Person tent as it's the perfect size for holding your sleeping bag, and full size pack."
"Has a few 2p choices with optional footprint."
#17
Trekkertent
5.0
(1)
"Trekkertent stealth 1.5 is bombproof, light and cheap."
#18
Vango
5.0
(1)
"Vango Helvellyn 3. Super simple, super sturdy, fairly light, plenty of room."
#19
Springbar
5.0
(1)
"Springbar or Kodiak, both canvas."
#20
Naturehike Mongar
4.0
(1)
"I do have the Cloud Peak and I'm very happy with it."
#21
Coleman Instant 8 Person Tent
4.0
(1)
"We love it. It's last 4 years through hell."
#22
Kodiak Canvas 10x14
4.0
(1)
"More space, better material, same price."
#23
Sierra Designs
4.0
(1)
"I have a Sierra Designs Convert 2 double wall 4 season tent that fits me well."
#24
Sea to Summit
4.0
(1)
"The Sea to Summit Alto TR1 is a good option. A little heavy, but very roomy, easy to pitch and doesn't require much ground space."
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